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Episode 295 - Fanning the Flames - 2026 Mid-Year Payments Industry Trends Update

The Glenbrook team is taking stock in June 2026 to see how the predictions from our January episode are holding up. Tune in for updates on trending topics in payments, including agentic commerce, stablecoins, cross-border and instant payments, risk and fraud, and the regulatory landscape. We also share insights on the “hot off the presses” news on tokenized deposits and the Visa/Mastercard interchange settlement.
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JPMorgan Chase Plans to Deploy More Powerful AI Agents This Year

CNBC

“JPMorgan Chase plans to deploy AI agents later this year that can operate autonomously for hours at a time, CNBC has learned exclusively. AI agents are evolving from tools that complete single tasks to digital workers that manage workflows across multiple steps and disparate software programs. JPMorgan says AI is already boosting business results, including […]
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China Readies Commercial Launch of mBridge Digital-Currency Payments Network

Bloomingbit

“China is preparing a commercial launch of mBridge, a digital currency-based cross-border payments network. mBridge includes the central banks of Hong Kong, Thailand, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and aims to cut fees to about half those of existing international payment systems. mBridge uses blockchain technology to enable direct transactions in central bank digital currencies, reducing the dollar’s intermediary role and strengthening use of the digital yuan.”
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Nuvei to Acquire Payoneer for $2.75 Billion, Creating a Leading Global Platform for Local and Cross-Border Commerce

Nuvei

“Nuvei and Payoneer announced they have entered into an agreement under which Nuvei will acquire Payoneer. A key component of this infrastructure is Payoneer’s established regulatory footprint across major jurisdictions around the world. Payoneer holds multiple licenses and authorizations, including licensing for online payment services in mainland China and authorization in principle as a cross-border payment aggregator […]
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